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MS 441 C
The four positions of the 
Master Control lever
$ = Engine off – 
ignition is switched off. 
# = Normal run position – 
engine runs or can fire.
To move the Master Control lever from  #  
to n or l, press down the throttle 
trigger interlock and squeeze throttle 
trigger at the same time.  
n=Warm start – this position is used to 
start a warm engine. The Master 
Control lever moves to the normal 
run position as soon as the throttle 
trigger is squeezed.
l=Cold start – this position is used to 
start a cold engine.
Starting Procedure
: Press in the button to open the 
decompression valve.
The decompression valve closes as 
soon as the engine fires.
: For this reason you must press in 
the button before each starting 
attempt. 
: Observe safety precautions
: Push hand guard (1) forward: 
The chain is now locked.
: Press down the trigger interlock (2) 
and pull the throttle trigger (3) at the 
same time. 
Set Master Control lever (4) to:
for cold start l
for warm start n
(after engine has been running for 
about one minute).
Information 
Before You Start
STOP
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Starting / Stopping 
the Engine
STOP
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